“Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has evaluated the rates at which the third level student maintenance grant is awarded in view of the rise in numbers receiving assistance and that the cost of living per student has increased significantly over the same period; his views on whether this trend is a deterrent to those who want to undertake third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter …” (more)
[Dáil Éireann Written Answers, 1 October]